Mike Walker, VA3MW, from Flex Radio Systems joins us to check on the latest at Flex and in remote radio operation. PERMALINK - https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/Flex-Radio-and-Remote-Operating-Updates Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 -...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/Flex-Radio-and-Remote-Operating-Updates
Ben Jordan KN6GPS from Autodesk joins to discuss considerations of RF PCB Design. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/rf-pcb-design Mini VNA Tiny -...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/rf-pcb-design
In this episode we learn all about transverters with Dan Quigley N7HQ. Transverters let you operate on higher frequency bands like 2m, 220, UHF, 902 and up with a common HF radio. With Dan's experience at Flex Radio we take a close look at how these feature rich software defined radios can be used with transverters.
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb-174-transverters-with-dan-n7hq
In this extended episode we invite Thomas K4SWL from YouTube, QRPer.com and SWLing Post blog sites and John W7DBO from the Field Radio YouTube channel to join us to to discuss our Field Day 2022 experiences.
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb-159-field-day-2022-debrief-with-thomas-k4swl-and-john-w7dbo
In this episode Jeremy talks about his 5 years with the Ham Radio Workbench Podcast and his plans going forward. We also talk about podcast plans and discuss projects on our ham radio workbenches.
Topic: jeremykf7ijzworkbenchroundtable
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb-139-jeremys-farewell-episode-and-workbench-roundtable
Join Jeremy and George as they discuss future Workbench Build projects currently under development including the Power Monitor/Low Voltage Disconnect/Power Switch and the Arduino enabled 25W Smarty Load. Jeremy Midwest RepRap Festival after action report Midwest RepRap Festival - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-midwest-reprap-festival-mrrf2017-aka-mrrf-tickets-28382784673RepRap 3D Printers - http://reprap.org 3D Printing Today Podcast - http://threedprintingtoday.libsyn.com 3D Printing Nerd...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb021-workbench-build-projects
The BITX40 is a $60 Arduino controlled 7 watt QRP SSB 40 meter transceiver designed and built by Ashar Farhan VU2ESE. They are available as a “kit” from http://www.hfsigs.com/ . The assembly only involves soldering wires for things like speakers, power, and microphones and also finding a suitable case. We originally spoke about the BITX40 back in Episode 26 ( http://hamradio360.com/index.php/2017/06/20/ham-radio-360-workbench-26-the-bitx40-transceiver-an-introduction/ ) Mark...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb033-bitx40-hacks-mods-and-upgrades
In this episode special guest Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL, joins us to talk about his compact "Murphy Bench" project. A workbench for small spaces. We have several suggestions for design and equipment to outfit the bench. On this show I am joined by regulars Mark N6MTS and Mike VA3MW.
Topic: hamradio
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb-170-designing-the-murphy-bench-with-thomas-witherspoon-k4swl
In this episode we discuss the differences between common RF filters including duplexers, diplexers, circulators, isolators and combiners.
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb-157-rf-filters-duplexers-diplexers-etc
Continuing the conversation with Alan Wolke W2AEW on Oscilloscopes. This time we focus on digital oscilloscopes and how they compare with analog oscilloscopes. Alan W2AEW's Test Equipment YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/w2aew Alan W2AEW on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlanAtTek Packtenna: http://www.packtenna.com Pacificon 2016: http://pacificon.org Don W6GPS Videos on the Kenwood TH-D74: https://www.youtube.com/user/w6gps Interview with Don W6GPS on the Kenwood TH-D74:...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb006-digital-oscilloscopes
In this episode Rod VA3ON and Mike VA3MW host Michael Black who talks about how to set up your station's audio for success using digital modes.
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb-167-audio-for-digital-modes-with-michael-black
Coming to you from the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo, we are joined by Jeremy KF7IJZ, Troy K4JDA and the usual cast including Rod VA3ON, Mike VA3MW, Vince VE6LK and Mark N6MTS. We all discuss what's on our workbenches and talk about a variety of topics from QRP to microwave, kit building to remote station control. We had a great time and hope you join us.
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb-151-qso-today-live-stream-round-table
Gerald Wilson KK5FO stops by to talk about the state of Software Defined Radio Hardware and Software in 2019. This show was intended to cover hardware and software applications, but the hardware segment went long. We will cover SDR software in an upcoming episode. PERMALINK - https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/software-defined-radio-receivers Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas -...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/software-defined-radio-receivers
Jack Mandelman K1VT joins us again to talk about Magnetic Loop Antennas. PERMALINK - https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/magnetic-loop-antennas Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Save $100 on...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/magnetic-loop-antennas
More from BayCon 2020! Mike Lavelle K6ML talks about his 122 GHz microwave radio and record setting contact. Jim Eagleson WB6JNN speaks on weak signal VHF operating. Finally, Joel Wilhite KD6W talks Digital Amateur TV. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/baycon-2020-part-2 Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/baycon-2020-part-2
George KJ6VU and Jeremy KF7IJZ launch The Ham Radio Workbench Podcast, a bi-weekly deep dive on technical, making, and DIY topics of interest to the ham radio operator. We begin the series with an in-depth discussion on setting up a workbench of your own. Whether you have fully dedicated lab space or must work off the family kitchen table, George and Jeremy discuss things to consider to create an effective and versatile workspace. Lifetime Folding Tables IKEA Linnmon / Adils Table IKEA...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb001-introduction-to-the-ham-radio-workbench-podcast
George and Jeremy breakdown what it takes to build the new HR360/K6BEZ Antenna Analyzer and where to find all the information you’ll need to make it happen!George and Jeremy breakdown what it takes to build the new HR360/K6BEZ Antenna Analyzer and where to find all the information you’ll need to make it happen! The K6BEZ antenna analyzer will provide VSWR measurements for any antenna from 1 to 30 MHz. Frequency and VSWR is shown on the built in LCD display. Data can optionally be sent...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb012-k6bez-antenna-analyzer-build
This week, we announce the details of the Antenna Analyzer project! George teaches Jeremy about all the facets of DIY printed circuit board (PCB) design using AutodeskEagle (Show Sponsor, download for free https://www.autodesk.com/products/eagle/free-download ). George discusses Schematic Capture, Board Layout, and an overview of PCB fabrication. Antenna Analyzer BOM, designs, directions, and software available HamRadio360.com -...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb010-introduction-to-pcb-design
This week we take a look at directional antennas. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Digilent Analog Discovery 2 HRWB Bundle - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Coupon Code...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/directional-antennas
In this episode, Gerald Wilson KK5FO gives us an overview of general receiver software for Software Defined Radios and deep dives on software designed for specific applications. PERMALINK - https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/software-defined-radio-software Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook -...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/software-defined-radio-software
To mark the launch of the BayNet Brandmeister Talk Group 31075 , Kirk Smith K6RCT ( Operator of the K6DOA DMR Repeater in SLO ) joins us to talk Digital Mobile Radio, or DMR. DMR is a digital radio standard developed for use in commercial radio applications. Because of its commercial background, there are several operating and technological concepts that are unique to DMR that differ from what we are used to in other Amateur Digital Voice modes such as DSTAR and Yaesu System Fusion. In...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb045-dmr-basics-part-1
Smitty is back to talk to us about the new M17 Open Source Digital Radio System Project - an all encompassing 100% open source design that aims to implement digital radio communications similar to DMR but built on 100% open technology. PERMALINK - https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/M17-Open-Source-Digital-Radio-System Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas -...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/M17-Open-Source-Digital-Radio-System
Kevin KM6WUM joins to talk about building a portable satellite tracker. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/portable-satellite-tracker Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/portable-satellite-tracker
It’s Black Friday so George and Jeremy have a low-key show talking about the new BayNet Ham Radio Trailer Design considerations. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/ham-radio-trailer-design Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 -...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb091-ham-radio-trailer-build-project
Randy K7AGE of YouTube fame recently moved in to a new home on the coast of Oregon and had the enviable problem of outfitting his space for Ham Radio and Workbench activities. This week, he joins us to talk about building his workbench as well as how to shop Ham Fests for great deals on test equipment. PERMALINK - https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/building-the-k7age-workbench Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/building-the-k7age-workbench
George and Jeremy take a look at power supplies for powering radios and working on electronic projects. They explain the differences between traditional radio power supplies and “lab” Constant Current / Constant Voltage power supplies. They also provide helpful tips on what to look for when selecting power supplies for your radio or your workbench. Tim KE4KE Website - http://www.ke4ke.com Vance N3VEM - http://www.n3vem.com Packtenna Mini - http://www.packtenna.com/ YouTube Packtenna...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb003-power-supplies
In this episode of the Ham Radio 360 Workbench, George and Jeremy continue the conversation on communicating with Microcontrollers and Single Board Computers. They deep dive on wireless ways of communicating from direct RF links to WiFi. Autodesk Eagle has moved to a subscription based license - http://www.autodesk.com/products/eagle/overview News on Autdesk Eagle Subscription Terms - ...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb016-wireless-communications-for-microcontrollers-and-single-board-computers
Marcel Stieber AI6MS and Vince D’Eon VE6LK join to talk about administering remote ham license exams in the US and Canada during COVID-19. Rod Hardman VA3ON joins to talk about remote Field Day operations. PERMALINK - https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/Remote-Ham-Radio-License-Exams-and-Remote-Field-Day Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Facebook Group -...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb102-remote-exams-and-remote-field-day
We’ve got quite the roundtable this week - Smitty N6MTS, Rod VA3ON, and Mike VA3MW join us to ask about interesting projects on our workbenches, and our plans for Field Day 2021 PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/field-day-2021 Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/field-day-2021
In this episode Mark, N6MTS, describes his proposal for a universal standard interface for headsets which would allow you to plug your favorite headset into any radio. This would be great for multi station / multi operator events like Field Day, emergency operations centers and contesting in general.
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb-167-audio-for-digital-modes-with-michael-black
This week, George and Jeremy discuss their summer workbench projects. George has been busy trying to build the ultimate portable Field Day setup around his Elecraft KX3 and Jeremy has been busy learning more about Software Defined Radios with Airspy devices and accessories. PowerFilm 30W Foldable Solar Panel Giveaway - http://www.powerfilmsolar.com/products/workbench Elecraft KX3 QRP Transceiver - http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/kx3.htm Elecraft PX3 Panadapter -...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb029-summer-radio-projects
In this episode we talk with Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL, an avid portable HF operator and curator of qrper.com blog site and the his popular YouTube channel. We talk about the pros and cons of several popular portable HF radios.
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb-150-portable-operating-with-thomas-k4swl
An interview with Matt Berggren of Autodesk who is responsible for Eagle PCB tools, Autodesk Circuits, and Tinkercad at Autodesk. DVMega: http://www.dvmega.auria.nl DV4Mini: http://wirelesshold.com/dv4mini.aspx Internet Labs DVAP: http://www.dvapdongle.com/DV_Access_Point_Dongle/Home.html Kenwood TH-D74 Manual is posted – http://manual.kenwood.com/files/B5A-1253-00.pdf DStar QSO Party – http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/qso-party/default.aspx DStar info: http://www.dstarinfo.com DStar...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb007-matt-berggren-of-autodesk-on-eagle-and-pcb-design
John Jacobs, host of the Field Radio Podcast, returns join in a discussion of basic DIY HF antennas. We talk some of the most common and easiest to build antennas such as Dipoles as well as how to build them and where to scrounge for materials! We also talk about our plans for our respective shows in light of Cale’s recent archiving of Ham Radio 360. We share the details of the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 package (and discount code!) with the audience! Follow us on Twitter -...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb044-basic-hf-antennas
We finish the second half of our DMR Basics conversation with Kirk K6RCT. In this episode we talk about DMR networks such as Brandmeister and cBridges. We also discuss the various options for equipment available to hams from Motorola to the venerable Tytera MD-380. Jeremy is also on the road from the 2018 Midwest RepRap Festival, (think Hamvention but for 3D Printing). Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb046-dmr-basics-part-2
George attends the annual Bay-Net repeater conference BayCon and brings you a selection of presentations. Mike K6ML talks about building 122Ghz radios using automotive sensors. Marcel AI6MS talks about building ARKnet, a wireless emergency intranet for the city of Cupertino. Finally, George provides more on build projects. Please take a moment and take our listener survey! http://survey.hamradioworkbench.com/ Starting in February 2018, you will no longer get Ham Radio Workbench in the...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb042-baycon-2018-radio-conference
John Jacobs from the Field Radio Podcast joins us to talk about preparing for field radio operations. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/field-radio-prep Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 -...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/field-radio-prep
Jason Chonko from Siglent America is joined by Nick KN6NK to give an in-depth intorudction to spectrum analyzers. We talk about the specs, features, and engineering that make up this handy piece of frequency-domain test equipment. We also explore several common spectrum analyzer uses such as filter and cavity tuning as well as radio purity evaluation. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas -...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb053-spectrum-analyzers
This week we feature several topics related to operating in the field. Jeremy debriefs on the Ohio Valley Experimenters Club 2019 Winter Field Day experience. George brings us two presentations from BayCon 2019 - Doug Hendricks KI6DS on QRP and Rex Vokey KE6MT on Summits on the Air. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/2019-WFD-and-BayCon-QRP-and-SOTA Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/2019-wfd-and-baycon-qrp-and-sota
John Jacobs W7DBO is back to talk about preparations for ARRL Field Day 2019. We talk equipment, operating styles, and opportunities to improve our skills. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/field-day-2019 Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/field-day-2019
In thi episode, our very own Vince, VE6LK, tells us about his recent POTA (Parks on the Air) adventures where he operated from several parks in snowy Alberta Canada as part of the RAC Portable Operating Challenge. Vince shares his advice on portable gear, operating tips and challenges of operating in cold weather. By the end of the adventure Vince racked up 3,114 km of driving, 1,300 activator QSO's in SSB, CW and Digital, 32 unique POTA locations, 9 grid squares and one oil change over...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb-175-vinces-excellent-adventure
In this episode we hear 5 great talks from BayCon 2022. The topics include go kit prep, radio coverage modeling, building a remote control keyboard for a radio, replacing the RS232 port with Ethernet and finally an introduction to the Bench Duino development board.
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb-171-five-great-talks-from-baycon-2022
It started as a normal episode - We invited Rod Hardman VA3ON and John Jacobs W7DBO (of the Field Radio Podcast ) on to talk Holiday Shopping for Hams - one of our most favorite episodes to do each year. During this session, we showed no restraint whatsoever because we were at the 4 hour mark when we stopped recording! While we know you generally like long episodes, we thought we’d split this one into two parts. In part 1, we cover our workbenches and radio gear (topical since Black...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/2018-Holiday-Shopping-Show-Part-1
Rod Hardman VA3ON joins George for part two of the “Workbench in the Field” series. Rod and George discuss portable radio selection and field build projects. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/field-radio-gear
Mike VA3MW and Smitty KR6ZY join us to answer YOUR Amateur Radio questions! PERMALINK: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/listener-questions Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Smitty Simple mic splitter from my...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/listener-questions
This week we have a mega cast to discuss how to start a workbench on a $250 budget. George KJ6VU, Rod VA3ON, Vince VE6LK, and Dan AG7GM all present their recommendations while Mike VA3MW and Jeremy KF7IJZ give insight to the selections offered. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/250-dollar-workbench Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/250-dollar-workbench
Kenneth Finnegan W6KWF talks to us about building internets (separate ot “The Internet”) to support communication in Ham Radio Activities such as Emergencies and Field Day, without radios. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/using-internets-to-support-communication-without-radio Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/using-internets-to-support-communication-without-radio
Brittany KF8IJZ received an Arduino kit with many sensors and addons for Christmas and is starting to get familiar with the microcontroller and its capabilities. Mark KR6ZY joins us to answer the fundamental question of “What is Arduino?” We talk through some fundamentals and some practical examples of projects one can complete with an Arduino compatible microcontroller. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/what-is-arduino Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/what-is-arduino
This week, George and Jeremy are joined by Kenneth Finnegan W6KWF and Mark Smith KR6ZY to talk about Ham Radio’s role in the “Making” hobby/community and the role of community in the “Making” portion of the Amateur Radio hobby. Kenneth Finnegan, W6KWF http://Blog.thelifeofkenneth.com https://twitter.com/KWF https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKzaXL9_V1qxGj5lzIyLBpw Mark Smith, KR6ZY https://www.youtube.com/user/SmittyHalibut https://twitter.com/smittyhalibut/ NTP:...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb022-ham-radio-for-makers
In this episode the HRWB crew takes on the mighty ICQ Podcast team in a ham radio trivia quiz hosted by Kyle AA0Z.
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb-152-hrwb-vs-icq-podcast-trivia-quiz
A geostationary amateur satellite has been a dream for US Hams for years. The AMSAT Phase 4B program aims to deliver on this dream. Michelle Thompson W5NYV joins us to discuss the AMSAT Phase 4B program and her role in leading the Ground Station team. Starting in February 2018, you will no longer get Ham Radio Workbench in the Ham Radio 360 podcast feed. Please find us in your favorite podcast app and subscribe to Ham Radio Workbench. iTunes Google Play Music Stitcher Android Options Our...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb040-amsat-phase-4b-ground-station-design
George takes us to 2017 BayCon, the Silicon Valley’s Bay-Net annual convention. Bay-Net - http://www.bay-net.org Bay-Net Presentations/Articles - http://www.bay-net.org/articles.html
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb018-2017-baycon
Mike VA3MW and Rod VA3ON join George to start designing the ultimate station controller. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/station-controller-brainstorm Get in Touch! Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact Us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ QSO Today Virtual...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/station-controller-brainstorm
Mike VA3MW and Smitty KR6ZY are back to continue answering YOUR Amateur Radio questions! PERMALINK: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/listener-questions-part-2 Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Tripod for IC-705...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/listener-questions-part-2
George and Jeremy enjoy a fireside chat about shopping for your Workbench and Shack. Antenna Analyzer Project Information - http://hamradio360.com/community/partsmaterials-list/build-project-parts-listlinks/ Everything Ham Radio Podcast - http://www.everythinghamradio.com/ QSO Today Podcast - http://www.qsotoday.com/podcasts/4z1ug Holiday project - 3D Printed Trees - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:197668 https://www.youmagine.com/designs/christmas-tree-with-space-for-led-light#activity...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb011-2016-christmas-shopping-show
In this episode we feature three great talks from BayCon 2022. John VE6EY introduces us to diversity reception, Mark N6MTS describes his new radio for working FM satellites and Kyle AA0Z exlains how to create station automation dashboards with Node Red.
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb-163-baycon-2022-diversity-reception-node-red-satellite-radio
George and Jeremy are joined by Beric K6BEZ, David W6DTW, and Kenneth W6KWF. The gang debriefs us on the 2017 Maker Faire Bay Area and the role and presence of Amateur Radio. We also talk about our Field Day 2017 plans. Maker Faire Bay Area – http://makerfaire.com/bay-area/ Weird Stuff – http://www.weirdstuff.com/ Travis Goodspeed’s MD-380 Tools – http://www.md380.org Beric’s DIY Test Equipment using RTL-SDR Dongle SDR – http://www.bay-net.org/docs/baycon2017/rf_test_gear.pdf SDR...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb025-2017-maker-faire-bay-area-and-field-day-prep
George and Jeremy discuss test and measurement equipment - RF Power Meters, DC Power Meters, and Digital Multimeters. Digital Multimeter Comparison Video - https://youtu.be/tl76f0S3iOU LM317 power supply Kit -...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb004-test-and-measurement-with-rf-power-dc-power-and-digital-multi-meters
On this show we interview Eric Guth, 4Z1UG about the QSO Today Ham Expo and do a deep dive into ferrites. What they are and how to use them. QSO Today Expo https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ Jetstream JTBM270 3-ELEMENT 2M 5-ELEM 70CM DUAL BAND VHF UHF YAGI BEAM ANTENNA https://www.ebay.com/itm/401688089979?epid=1124956691&hash=item5d8679d57b:g:gJ0AAOSwHPlWfa1F Rig Expert AA-650 Antenna Analyzer https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/reu-aa-650zoom Stream Deck - Large version...
Topic: ferrite
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb-143-all-about-ferrites
George KJ6VU walks us through the most common components found in a modern FM repeater. We cover antennas, duplexers, coax, radios, controllers, and other helpful information for those who are considering taking on the project of an analog repeater build. Save 10% off of a PowerFilm Solar 30 Watt Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter with code WORKBENCH 10 at checkout (through Dec 31, 2018) - 30 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter Save $100 on the Digilent Analog...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/introduction-to-repeater-building
This week George KJ6VU and Jeremy KF7IJZ are together in Xenia, OH for the 2018 Hamvention. This episode celebrates the two year anniversary of the Workbench concept, and we are joined by our extended family for the occasion - Mark “Smitty Halibut” Smith KR6ZY , Kenneth Finnegan W6KWF , Gerald “Powerpole the World” Wilson KF5JNU , and Brittany Mrs. IJZ sit in for this roundtable. We discuss Hamvention impressions, spending other people’s money, and (of course) DMR this week on the...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb050-live-from-hamvention-2018
David Shoaf KG6IRW from Elecraft joins George and Jeremy to talk all things HF Amplifiers. David walks us through an introduction to HF amplifiers by discussing amplifier technology, characteristics, features, and considerations one must make before purchasing. Along the way, David familiarizes us with the Elecraft HF amplifier line, 100 watts through full 1500 watt legal limit! Powerfilm Solar Offer Save 10% off 30 Watt Panel Package! - http://www.powerfilmsolar.com/products/workbench...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb038-hf-amplifiers
Bill Meara N2CQR from the SolderSmoke Podcast is in to talk about adventures in homebrew and the history of SolderSmoke. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - @hamworkbench https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Email: workbench@hamradioworkbench.com...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/Bill-Meara-from-the-SolderSmoke-Podcast
John Jacobs W7DBO of the Field Radio Podcast and Rod Hardman VA3ON of Canada join us to talk about Field Day in the time of Pandemic. The League has made adjustments to the ruleset to allow for more scored participation from our home stations. Hams are also being creative and exploring creative ways to participate. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/arrl-field-day-2020 Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - @hamworkbench ...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/arrl-field-day-2020
This week George and Smitty spend time with Derek Kozel K0ZEL talking about the GNU Radio project. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/GNU-Radio Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ mcHF QRP Transceiver -...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/GNU-Radio
In this episode we talk with Dan Quigley N7HQ from Flex Radio about the projects on his workbench. Dan revided a Heathkit SB104 by installing an SDR radio inside, designed custom rack panels for radio testing and talks about remote control of test equipment.
Topics: Ham Radio Workbench, SB104, Flex Radio
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb-161-workbench-roundtable-with-dan-quigley-n7hq-from-flex-radio
In this episode we talk with Rob Sherwood of Sherwood Engineering and author of the famous receiver performance measurement web site. http://www.sherweng.com/table.html
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb-149-receiver-performance-with-rob-sherwood
In this episode, "special guest" George, KJ6VU, talks all about how to build a repeater system. We explain about the radios, antennas, feedline, duplexers, controllers and more.
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb-172-repeater-building
In this episode, Mike, Rod, Mark, Vince and George come to you live from the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo. We take listener questions and talk about ham radio projects.
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb-136-qso-today-live-stream
In this episode we interview Andreas about he ham radio journey and how he has become a big YouTube celeb. With over 300,000 subscribers and 400 videos, Andreas has become one of the most influential mentors in for hands on hardware and software experimentation. Andreas has a remarkable talent for explaining complex technical subjects including radio propagation, software defined radio, microcontroller selection, and more.
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/interview-with-andreas-spiess-hb9bla
George and Jeremy KF7IJZ are joined by Beric Dunn K6BEZ and Nick Garner N3WG to design an “idiot switch” – a micro controller device that can remove power from a soldering iron when the user leaves it turned on too long (Like Jeremy himself did with a Hakko FX-888 for 2 weeks!). Teardown photos of the FX-888D: http://runawaybrainz.blogspot.com/2013/03/hakko-fx-888d-solder-station-hi-res.html Teardown video of the FX-888D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw8e74DaE9I Teardown photos...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb009-idiot-switch
We are proud to announce that Jeremy’s Wife Brittany, Mrs. IJZ, is now KE8LCA! She has already filed a vanity application for KF8IJZ. She joins us this week to talk through some questions from the current Technician question pool around electronics and antenna characteristics. This is also our final show of calendar year 2018. Thank you each and every one of our listeners for making the show possible through your support and engagement. We look forward to a great 2019! We are very sorry to...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/the-tech-in-technician
This week George and Jeremy host a roundtable to discuss the differences and similarities between some of the most popular digital voice communication modes available to amateurs today. They are joined by Rod Hardman VA3ON (DMR), Rich Timpa KC6OBJ (DStar), David Ranch KI6ZHD (Yaesu System Fusion), and Randy Neals W3RWN (Allstar). In this conversation opinions and facts are explored about the benefits and potential of each of these digital modes of communication. KF7IJZ / KJ6VU / KR6ZY /...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb034-digital-radio-roundtable
Continuing the discussion of digital technologies in Ham Radio, George and Jeremy invite Kenneth Finnegan W6KWF back to do a very deep dive on Packet Radio, AX.25, and KISS modes. We talk TNCs, equipment, and practical applications of Packet Radio this week on The Workbench. Kenneth Finnegan - https://twitter.com/KWF http://blog.thelifeofkenneth.com MMDVM Zumboard - http://mmdvm.blogspot.com/ DStar Registration - http://www.dstargateway.org/D-Star_Registration.html DMR Registration -...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb035-packet-radio
We look at the future of the Ham Radio Workbench and discuss 2018 projects and plans! Starting in February 2018, you will no longer get Ham Radio Workbench in the Ham Radio 360 podcast feed. Please find us in your favorite podcast app and subscribe to Ham Radio Workbench. iTunes Google Play Music Android Options Our RSS Feed for any other Podcast app - http://hamradioworkbench.com/rss The Workbench Podcast is now the Ham Radio Workbench Podcast! We have a new website -...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, podcast
Source: https://workbench.libsyn.com/hrwb039-the-ham-radio-workbench
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